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No Tsunami Threat to Hawai‘i from 7.4 Russia Quake
A Pacific-wide tsunami is not expected and there is no tsunami threat to Hawai‘i.
Cal-Jason Hoopai Named Kohala Officer of the Quarter
Hoopai has served with the Hawai‘i Police Department for over eight years.
Fernanda Could Bring Showers for the Weekend
Breezy trades winds are forecast through the work week with clouds and showers favoriting our usual windward and mauka spots, mainly overnight. Total rainfall totals…
Trade Swell up to Chest High in Some Spots Today
Tropical system Fernanda will produce swell for us. Current models show swell filling in as early as Monday night increasing through Thursday, possibly…
Chef Sam Choy to Speak at HIplan Kona Launch Event
The 2017 Hawaii Island Business Plan Competition launch event will be held on Friday, July 21, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at HCC–Palamanui in Kona.
Annual Kona Daifukuji Orchid Club Show & Sale
The 35th annual Kona Daifukuji Orchid Club (KDOC) show and sale will be held on Sunday, July 23, at the Daifukuji Soto Mission Hall in Kealakekua.
FOUND: 11-Year-Old Kona Boy Reported MIssing
Christopher Duffy was last seen at his residence in Honalo in North Kona on Saturday, July 15, 2017, at 7 p.m.
Hawaii Island Business Plan Competition to Hold 2017 Launch Event
The 2017 Hawaii Island Business Plan Competition, launch event will be held on Thursday, July 20, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in UCB127 at UH at Hilo.
Adam Cho Named Kona Crime Prevention Officer of the Month
Officer Cho recently apprehended a theft suspect on Ali‘i Drive after a stranger tipped him off.
Weekend Weather Forecast
Breezy trades winds are forecast through next week with clouds and showers favoriting our usual windward and mauka spots, mainly overnight. The National…
Fernanda Could Produce Swell for us Next Week
There’s a good chance Tropical system Fernanda will produce swell for us. Current models show swell filling in Tuesday night or Wednesday…
UPDATE 1: Hurricane Fernanda 2,000 Miles ESE of Hilo
At 11 a.m. this morning, Hurricane Fernanda was located over 2,000 miles east-southeast of Hilo moving west at approximately 12 mph.
Three Arrested in Connection With Murder of 9-Year-Old Hilo Girl
Hawaiʻi Island police arrested three family members on Friday, July 14, 2017, in connection with a murder investigation.
Mayor Praises Teamwork in Fighting Waimea Fire
Mayor Harry Kim today expressed his appreciation to federal, state and county agencies, and private entities for their response to the recent Waimea fire.
Hawaiʻi Island’s Most Wanted: Fuerte, Poai & Willett
Hawaiʻi Island’s Most Wanted: Three men wanted on outstanding bench warrants—one may be armed and dangerous, another is wanted on sexual assault charges.
KKCC Presents Pūalu ‘Working Together’ Awards
The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce honored seven businesses, individuals and nonprofits with Pūalu Awards at a recent annual luncheon.
Extended Furlough Inmate Fails to Return
Extended furlough inmate Josiah Smith failed to report to the Hale Nani Reintegration Center in Hilo for his scheduled check-in at 8 a.m. yesterday, July 13.
UPDATE: Federal Court Rules in Favor or Travel Ban Plaintiffs
Judge Derrick Watson issued an order on July 13 which largely grants the Hawai‘i and Dr. Ismail Elshikh’s motion to enforce or modify the preliminary injunction filed last Friday in Hawaii v. Trump.
Surf Forecast: South Bump Expected Soon
No significant swells are expected through the rest of this week. A series of minimal south swells is expected to keep background swell going…
